Innovating the Electrification of Mines

Electrification of mines is starting to climb the agenda of the CEO and COO as a driver of cost reduction, energy efficiency and social licence to operate stewardship. We will be releasing our global mine electrification survey later this year which identifies the role miners can play in electrical power innovation; the challenges and opportunities that electrification of mines creates, and the changes needed to enable greater adoption of renewable energy by miners.

Before we release this report, we wanted to share some views from experts in this field. First up is Dr. Ali G. Madiseh, the Canada Research Chair in Advanced Mine Energy Systems, who shares his views on transitioning from diesel to electricity; an optional luxury or an absolute necessity?